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  • Little Miss Sunshine Sedum

    Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine' PP30,039

    $3199

  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    15% off
    (9)
    $3315 $3900

  • Hicks Yew

    Taxus x media 'Hicksii'

    (1)
    From $3330
  • Neptune Catmint (Nepeta kubanica 'Bokratune'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Neptune Catmint

    Nepeta kubanica 'Bokratune'

    $3301
  • Fireworks Evening Primrose (Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Fireworks Evening Primrose

    Oenothera fruticosa 'Fireworks'

    37% off
    $2327 $3694

  • Cheer Drops® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Cheer Drops'

    Up to 20% off
    From $2091 $2614

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

    $4030

  • Double Play Big Bang®Spiraea

    Spiraea 'Tracy'

    From $2614
  • Sedum SUNSPARKLER® Angelina's Teacup

    SunSparkler® Angelina's Teacup Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina's Teacup'

    From $1699

  • Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Punch'

    $2614
  • Compact Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'), a tree featuring evergreen and broad, pyramidal form.

    Compact Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'

    20% off
    $6883 $8604

  • Franky Boy Arborvitae

    Thuja orientalis 'Franky Boy'

    20% off
    $8682 $10852
  • Big Red Peach (Prunus persica 'Big Red'), a tree featuring open, rounded form.

    Big Red Peach

    Prunus persica 'Big Red'

    20% off
    $5035 $6294

  • Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree

    Prunus x yedoensis

    20% off
    (26)
    $8760 $10950

  • Black Scallop Ajuga

    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

    (2)
    $1699

  • Emerald 'N Gold Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald n Gold'

    35% off
    $4339 $6675
  • A close-up view of the distinct, yellow-margined variegated leaves of a Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum') branch against a blurred, sunny garden and blue sky background.

    Variegated Tulip Tree

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'

    20% off
    (2)
    $11463 $14329

  • White Rugosa Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Alba'

    $8874
  • Girard's Crimson Azalea (Rhododendron x 'Girard's Crimson'), a shrub featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Girard's Crimson Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Girard's Crimson'

    (7)
    From $3386

  • Amethyst Falls Wisteria Vine

    Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

    25% off
    (15)
    $5177 $6902

  • Red Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Radrazz'

    From $2499

  • Frosted Fire Sedum

    Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

    From $1699
  • EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass

    Carex morrowii 'Everglow'

    35% off
    $2100 $3231

  • Golden Mop False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mop'

    (1)
    From $3113

  • Blue Point Juniper

    Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'

    (2)
    From $4633
  • Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria (Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Bococot'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Cherry On Top™ Sorbaria

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Bococot'

    35% off
    $3788 $5828

  • Stainless Steel™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'WEKblusi'

    $10023

  • Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass

    Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

    From $3464

  • Bloomables® New Age™ White Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris 'G13103'

    (1)
    $8641

  • Kaleidoscope Abelia Bush

    Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'

    (7)
    $5395

Zone 6 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 6 Plants: Where Northern Hardiness Meets Southern Variety

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 sits at a gardening crossroads, with average annual minimums between -10°F and 0°F. Stretching from the central Midwest through the Mid-Atlantic corridor, much of the Pacific Northwest, and the southern Appalachian foothills, Zone 6 unlocks a tremendous plant palette. You get the full range of northern favorites plus many varieties traditionally considered "southern" plants.

This collection includes every plant in our inventory rated for Zone 6. Whether you are searching for perennials that bloom all summer, privacy screening, shade trees, or drought-tolerant landscaping, you will find it here.

What Thrives in Zone 6?

Perennials that bloom all summer are a Zone 6 specialty. Coneflowers, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Lavender, repeat-blooming Hydrangeas, Roses, and ornamental grasses deliver non-stop color from May through first frost. Zone 6 supports virtually all major perennial families.

Flowering trees and shrubs reach peak diversity in Zone 6. Crape Myrtles (many varieties are hardy here), Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Dogwoods, Hydrangeas of every type, and Lilacs all thrive. Evergreen hedging with Arborvitae, Holly, and Boxwood provides year-round structure.

Fruit trees are outstanding in Zone 6. Peach trees, apple, pear, cherry, and even some fig varieties produce excellent harvests. Blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and strawberries round out the edible garden.

Zone 6 Gardening Tips

Zone 6 allows planting from mid-April through late October. Fall planting is particularly effective here, giving roots several months to establish before winter. A good mulch layer protects marginally hardy specimens through occasional cold snaps.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 6 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 6?
Zone 6 is defined by average annual minimum temperatures between -10°F and 0°F. It covers the central Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, and southern Appalachian regions. Zone 6 gardens support an exceptionally wide range of both northern and southern plant species.

What perennials bloom all summer in Zone 6?
Zone 6 has an outstanding selection of summer-long bloomers including Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, Salvia, Lavender, Catmint, Daylilies, repeat-blooming Hydrangeas, and Knockout Roses. With deadheading, many maintain color from late May through the first frost in October.

Can crape myrtles grow in Zone 6?
Yes. Many crape myrtle varieties are cold hardy to Zone 6, including the popular Dynamite, Natchez, and Tuscarora cultivars. Choose varieties specifically rated for Zone 6 and plant in a sheltered, south-facing location for best results.

When should I plant in Zone 6?
Zone 6 offers a generous planting window from mid-April through late October. Spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) are both excellent. Fall planting is especially effective because roots continue growing in cool soil while tops are dormant.

What fruit trees grow best in Zone 6?
Zone 6 is excellent for fruit production. Peach, apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees all thrive. Fig trees can produce with winter protection. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and grape vines are all highly productive in Zone 6 conditions.
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